Which Dodge Durango years should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014 as Avoid years for the Durango, with 2014 posting the highest complaint index at 100 and 782 complaints.

Which GMC Terrain years should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 as Avoid years for the Terrain, with 2011 topping the list at a complaint index of 100 and 386 complaints.

Which model has more reported problems, the Durango or Terrain?

The Durango has 4,475 total complaints across 15 model years (298 per year) versus the Terrain's 3,079 complaints across 16 model years (192 per year), though NHTSA does not normalize this by sales.

Which model gets better fuel economy?

The GMC Terrain averages 24 MPG combined compared to 17.5 MPG combined for the Dodge Durango.

What is the top problem area for each model?

The Durango's top problem area is the Electrical System at 53% of complaints (2,381), while the Terrain's top problem area is the Engine at 43% of complaints (1,315).

Dodge Durango vs GMC Terrain: Which Years to Avoid

Avoid 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and 2010-2013 GMC Terrain years, both flagged for elevated complaints. Durango logs 4,475 total complaints (298/year, 40 recalls) versus Terrain's 3,079 (192/year, 20 recalls). Terrain also averages better fuel economy at 24 MPG combined versus Durango's 17.5 MPG.

Head to head

Dodge Durango

Model years: 2011–2025 (15)
NHTSA complaints: 4,475
Per model year: 298
Recall campaigns: 40
Years to avoid: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Best years: 2020, 2023, 2024, 2025
Top problem area: Electrical System
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 17.5
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 4.0 ★

GMC Terrain

Model years: 2010–2025 (16)
NHTSA complaints: 3,079
Per model year: 192
Recall campaigns: 20
Years to avoid: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Best years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025
Top problem area: Engine
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 24.0
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 4.5 ★

Year by year

Complaint Index is relative within each model (0 = that model’s best year, 100 = its worst). Complaints and recalls are raw counts.

Year	Durango				Terrain
Year	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2010	—	—	—	—	Avoid	290	2	21.5
2011	Avoid	799	8	17	Avoid	386	4	19.5
2012	Avoid	640	10	17.5	Avoid	364	4	21.5
2013	Avoid	640	11	17.5	Avoid	364	3	21.5
2014	Avoid	782	11	18	Caution	296	2	21.5
2015	Caution	503	4	18	Caution	297	3	23
2016	Caution	161	3	19	Good	152	2	23
2017	Good	211	2	19	Good	133	1	23
2018	Caution	232	5	17	Caution	220	5	27
2019	Good	142	4	17	Good	185	3	27
2020	Best	55	2	17	Caution	196	2	25
2021	Caution	202	8	17	Best	35	2	26.5
2022	Good	56	7	17	Best	60	2	26.5
2023	Best	30	2	17	Best	39	2	26
2024	Best	14	0	17	Good	49	1	25.5
2025	Best	8	0	17	Best	13	0	26

Complaint Index by year

Dodge Durango

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

GMC Terrain

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Frequently asked questions

Which Dodge Durango years should I avoid?: NHTSA data flags 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014 as Avoid years for the Durango, with 2014 posting the highest complaint index at 100 and 782 complaints.
Which GMC Terrain years should I avoid?: NHTSA data flags 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 as Avoid years for the Terrain, with 2011 topping the list at a complaint index of 100 and 386 complaints.
Which model has more reported problems, the Durango or Terrain?: The Durango has 4,475 total complaints across 15 model years (298 per year) versus the Terrain's 3,079 complaints across 16 model years (192 per year), though NHTSA does not normalize this by sales.
Which model gets better fuel economy?: The GMC Terrain averages 24 MPG combined compared to 17.5 MPG combined for the Dodge Durango.
What is the top problem area for each model?: The Durango's top problem area is the Electrical System at 53% of complaints (2,381), while the Terrain's top problem area is the Engine at 43% of complaints (1,315).